Data Scientist II

Hinge-Health; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinge Health seeks a Product Data Scientist to enhance user engagement through data-driven communication strategies. This role involves analyzing user behavior, optimizing communication channels, and collaborating across teams to improve health outcomes. Join a forward-thinking health tech company dedicated to transforming patient experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k retirement plan with company match

Learning and development stipends

Dog-friendly workplace

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in product analytics and machine learning.
• Proficient in Python and SQL for data insights.
• Experience with building dashboards and automation.

Responsibilities

• Optimize post-enrollment communications for user engagement.
• Design and analyze experiments to improve user outcomes.
• Develop data models and monitor product key metrics.

Skills

Data Analytics

Machine Learning

User Engagement Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Mode

Tableau

AWS

Job description

About the Role

At Hinge Health, we are committed to improving the user experience and engagement across our health programs. As part of our product team, you’ll focus on optimizing post-enrollment communications to help drive user engagement, adherence, and overall success. These communications span multiple channels, including email, SMS, notifications, and interactions with our care team (Physical Therapists, Coaches, etc.).

We are seeking a Product Data Scientist to join our Data Science team and work on proactive analysis and experimentation to inform the strategy behind our communications efforts. This role will include building and owning data models, setting metrics, and working across teams to improve how we engage users and help them stick with their treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about driving better user outcomes through data and technology and will have experience in product analytics and ML within a user engagement or communications context. You’ll be key in optimizing communications for a personalized, timely, and effective experience for our members.

Our stack: Python, SQL, dbt, Mode, Databricks, Airflow, Statsig, AWS

What You’ll Accomplish

• Work with product, engineering, and care teams to optimize and personalize post-enrollment member communications, driving higher user engagement and adherence.

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve user outcomes and the overall product experience.

• Develop and maintain data models to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of communication channels (email, SMS, notifications) in terms of user response, engagement, and retention.

• Set up and monitor key product metrics (e.g., user engagement, message open rates, conversion to next milestones) to assess the impact of communications on user behavior and outcomes.

• Apply machine learning and statistical models to understand and predict user behavior based on past engagement patterns, and use these insights to personalize communication strategies.

• Build and deploy anomaly detection systems to identify when communications are underperforming or when there are issues in user engagement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams (Product, Marketing, Care Team) to define actionable data insights that guide the design of effective messaging strategies.

• Develop self-service tools and dashboards for stakeholders to easily access insights and track the performance of communications campaigns.

• Contribute to the creation and optimization of communication content by understanding user response trends, ensuring messages are relevant, timely, and motivating for users.

• Drive improvements in data quality, ensuring robust taxonomy and data models that support long-term communications optimization efforts.

Hinge Health Hybrid Model

We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a related role focused on product analytics and machine learning.

• 2+ years of experience with Python and SQL, with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights.

• Experience with building and automating reports and dashboards for non-technical stakeholders using tools like Mode, Tableau, or similar.

• Experience with productionalizing data models/ETL

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Marketing, etc.)

• Experience in user engagement, communications optimization, or health tech products

• Experience working with communication platforms or marketing automation tools (e.g., Braze, Iterable, or similar)

• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies like AWS, Databricks, or Airflow

• Knowledge of healthcare or wellness industries and understanding of how digital health interventions can impact user engagement

Compensation

This position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $124,000-$186,000.

About Hinge Health

Hinge Health leverages software, including AI, to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, delivering an outstanding member experience, improved member outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients. The company has designed its platform to address a broad spectrum of MSK care—from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation—and the platform can help to ease members’ pain, improve their function, and reduce their need for surgeries, all while driving health equity by allowing members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from anywhere. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Learn more athttp://www.hingehealth.com

What You'll Love About Us

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.

• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.

• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development

Diversity and Inclusion

Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.

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Workday ID

JR1488